Microtube strip (mts) heat exchanger
CA 1263113 C · Owner: Doty, F. David · Inventors: Doty, F. David
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A new approach to the theory of heat exchanger optimization is presented which shows the advantages of using low Reynolds and Nusselt numbers and low flow velocities along with a novel design the microtube-, strip (MTS) counterflow heat exchanger. The MTS exchanger in the preferred embodiment consists of a number of small modules connected in parallel. Each module typically contains seven rows of one hundred tubes each of, 0.8mm outside diameter and 0.16m length. The tubes are metallurgically bonded via the diffusion welding technique to rectangular header tube strips at each end. Caps suitable for manifolding are welded over the ends. Cages are provided to cause the shell-side fluid to …
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- Granted November 21, 1989. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended November 21, 2006.
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